Butler University
Former names | North-Western Christian University (1855–1877) Butler College (1896–1906) |
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| Motto | Education, Research, Service |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | November 1, 1855 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
Academic affiliations | Council of Independent Colleges |
| Endowment | $295.85 million (2024) |
| President | James Danko |
| Provost | Brooke Barnett |
Academic staff | 372 (2024) |
| Students | 5,763 (2024) |
| Undergraduates | 4,519 |
| Postgraduates | 1,244 |
| Location | , , United States 39°50′22″N 86°10′17″W / 39.83944°N 86.17139°W |
| Campus | Urban: 295 acres (119 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I Big East, Pioneer League (football) |
| Mascot | Butler Blue IV Hink |
| Website | butler |
Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university has over 60 major academic fields of study within six colleges in the arts, business, communication, education, liberal arts and the sciences, and health sciences. It enrolls approximately 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students. Its 295-acre (119 ha) campus is approximately five miles (8.0 km) north of downtown Indianapolis.